Plans are underway to convert a house on Abbotsford Road into three HMOs, enhancing local housing options for students and young professionals.
York: Plans are in motion to change a house on Abbotsford Road. The goal is to convert a three-bedroom home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) with four bedrooms.
The City of York Council is reviewing this proposal. The address is 23 Abbotsford Road. Nearby homes at 21 and 25 Abbotsford Road are already HMOs.
The planning application states that the change won’t harm the building’s look or the neighborhood’s character. It claims the HMO won’t create more noise or disturbance than a family living there.
This property has already received permission for a ground floor extension and a new attic dormer. The layout is suitable for HMO needs, with plans to upgrade it to four bedrooms.
Abbotsford Road is close to shops, a pharmacy, and restaurants. It’s not in a conservation area, making it a practical location for an HMO.
The house has a decent-sized garden and off-street parking. It shares a driveway with another HMO at 21 Abbotsford Road.
Abbotsford Road is about a mile from the city center. Local buses run frequently nearby, making it easy to get around without a car.
It’s also just half a mile from the University of York, making it attractive for students and young professionals.
C&J Holdings (YS) Ltd bought the house in June 2024. They plan to renovate it, as it was in poor condition before.
Renovations will include insulation, a new heating system, and double-glazed windows. The new driveway will also have space for recycling and bike storage.
The aim is to create spacious, high-quality rooms for students and young professionals. The change is expected to fit well with the existing HMOs in the area.
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